Richard Gill retired at the end of December 2020 as the GA's Business Manager.
For as long as I have been involved with the GA, Richard has been working at Solly St. He has supported the Association in developing systems which have allowed the GA to weather the Covid storm far better than many other similar charities and businesses have.
The GA has always needed people with some business acumen to keep a steady hand on finances and cashflow. People like Alice Garnett were very good at keeping down costs and negotiating favourable terms for rent etc. for the Association and showing financial prudence.
When I worked for the GA, I regularly sought Richard's advice as his knowledge of the Association went far beyond the financial aspects of his job. He has what Bob Digby described as 'nous', and knows the GA inside out, and always offers sage advice.
Covid-19 delayed Richard's retirement, but also provided a final 'test' for the systems that he had put in place over the previous years. He kindly offered to stay on to help his successor settle in, for which the Trustees have been particularly grateful.
Wishing Richard a long and healthy retirement.
